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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,353.79 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,353.79 and 382.14 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,353.79 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,353.79 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,353.79 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 517,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,337.31/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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